686x254x140 UB Dimensions & Weight

686x254x140 UB is a BS EN 10365 universal beam with an actual depth of 683.5 mm and a 253.7 mm flange, weighing 140 kg per metre (94.08 lb/ft) — commonly used for longer floor spans and transfer framing.

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686x254x140 UB Dimensions

PropertyMetricImperial
Depth (d)683.5 mm26.909 in
Flange width (b)253.7 mm9.988 in
Web thickness (tw)12.4 mm0.488 in
Flange thickness (tf)19 mm0.748 in
Cross-section area (A)computed from weight and steel density178.3 cm²27.64 in²
Mass140 kg/m94.08 lb/ft

Standard: BS EN 10365. Values from the published section tables; dimensions not listed here are not shown rather than estimated.

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686x254x140 UB has a mass of 140 kg per metre. At an example material price of 2.00 per kg (in your currency) that is about 280.00 per metre. Set your quantity, length, and price to total your own run:

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Total weight
840 kg
Material cost
1,680.00

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